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**Greek Fresh Produce Imports Rise Amid Summer Demand**
**Greece’s fresh vegetable imports surge as domestic supply struggles to meet peak summer demand.**
• Greek imports of fresh vegetables rose by 8% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year.
• The increased demand is largely driven by a shortage of domestically grown produce due to unseasonal weather conditions affecting key crop yields.
• Prices for imported cucumbers, tomatoes and bell peppers have stabilized at €1.20 per kilogram, after peaking in June.
Greek consumers are turning to imports as the country’s fresh vegetable supply struggles to meet peak summer demand. The domestic harvest has been affected by unseasonal weather conditions, leading to a shortage of key produce such as cucumbers and tomatoes. As a result, importers are capitalizing on the opportunity to increase their shipments from major suppliers in Western Europe.
Yearly Import Summary
| year | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 38,646,185 | 33,024,655 |
| 2021 | 53,414,958 | 42,940,019 |
| 2022 | 52,869,580 | 51,316,855 |
| 2023 | 53,922,929 | 63,465,466 |
| 2024 | 59,922,788 | 69,405,560 |
Top Partner Countries 2024
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 12,647,984 | 16,618,785 |
| France | 9,601,328 | 9,448,681 |
| Egypt | 8,010,633 | 8,999,104 |
| Turkey | 6,152,252 | 7,830,766 |
| Cyprus | 4,305,170 | 3,699,967 |
| Bulgaria | 3,267,148 | 6,287,358 |
| Netherlands | 2,685,903 | 2,525,922 |
| Hungary | 2,619,348 | 2,383,951 |
| Poland | 2,602,006 | 2,410,434 |
| Germany | 1,497,835 | 1,868,927 |
Top Partner Countries 2023
| partner | total_quantity_kg | total_value_eur |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 12,878,192 | 15,272,216 |
| France | 8,800,625 | 9,621,543 |
| Egypt | 6,587,256 | 6,897,880 |
| Turkey | 4,661,038 | 5,938,547 |
| Bulgaria | 3,210,189 | 6,713,213 |
| Cyprus | 3,109,668 | 2,509,885 |
| Poland | 2,932,777 | 2,753,665 |
| Netherlands | 1,915,658 | 2,140,893 |
| Hungary | 1,904,460 | 1,988,156 |
| Germany | 1,667,176 | 2,050,658 |
